Caray, Caray!

Gonzalo and Miranda are in the study continuing their conversation about not turning to alcohol to deal with their problems. Gonzalo admits that "Today I realize that I made a mistake in everything." He wanted to make everything good for the girls and now he doesn't know what harm he has caused them. Miranda promises tomorrow will be better. The two hug and walk out of the study together just so Miranda can go to her room and fantasize over Fab. She cant get his words out of her head. No one needs to know that she will wait for him. Meanwhile Alejandro cant sleep in his very feminine bedroom. He recalls telling Flor that he will separate Miranda from Fab. There is only one way to do that, marry her.

Renata is upset about Dr. Fernandez. She informs Miranda and Pamela that she ran off the doctor and it would be best that the doctor not return or she will do it again. Its the doctors fault that Gonzalo wants to lock Renata up in a rehabilitation center. Miranda cant believe it. Renata insists their father said this to her himself last night. Renata quips how strange that Miranda who is so smart and observant hasn't realized what the true intentions are of that social climber! Renata snaps a little at Pamela and then continues her tirade against Miranda. Renata wants Miranda to keep Fernanda away from her, the house and above all their father. She continues telling Miranda "Dont be stupid! Open your eyes! Dr. Fernandez wants our Dad!" Renata says she will leave Miranda some homework to think over and later when Renata is calmer she will explain it to Miranda. Renata storms off and Miranda and Pamela call her crazy. Miranda then asks Tomasa to call the hacienda staff. She has something to tell them while Bertha is busy in the library with Gonzalo.

**Im going to try the writing style of Chris for the following:
In the library Gonzalo questions Bertha on why she told his daughters that their mother went off with another man. It was his story to tell! She tells him it
B: was the best thing to do, with the girls knowing the truth it made them side with you more. Thanks to me they are on your side now. So the interrogations and explanations stop now Gonzalo.
G: You're wrong Bertha. I give the orders!
B: Darling your not in a position to give orders.
G: I only hope that you remember that your time here with us lasts only as long Florencia lives.
B: Are you sure?
G: Of course.
B: Gonzalo lets forget the things of the past.
G: Do you think Im stupid? How am I going to forget the bad that you did to Florencia? Calling her telling her that I had run you out of the house You put her life at risk and you didn't care. You hid that Renata took drugs, you interfered with Mirandas relationship and acted ridiculous in the wedding. What other surprise do you have reserved Bertha?
B: Fine Fine I realize I made a mistake. After all everything has its remedy. Besides today, all these incidents are weapons against Fernanda.
G: Dont try to put out the sun with a finger! You put at risk my daughters life! B: Dont get mad Gonzalo we don't win anything arguing! Now we have something more important that should unite us.... You cant hide from me that you are on the verge of bankruptcy! Right? And with the arrival of Fernanda things change radically. Let me help you. You alone wont be able to.
G: What are you prepared to do?
B: For you, for your daughters I am capable of doing whatever thing. Gonzalo Let me show you my loyalty.
She then goes in for a kiss but he shoves her away and leaves her standing. Via thought bubbles she thinks that when she has him at her feet she will destroy him like she has his daughters.

Miranda tells the hacienda staff that the only one who gives orders is her. Additionally she tells them that La Senora Bertha has no authority and if she orders them to do anything they are to inform Miranda immediately. Miranda wants to go to the quinta "El Mangler" to see the doctor. As she heads off one of the workers tries to get her attention but she doesn't hear him.

Back in the hacienda Miranda runs into Bertha and asks her if the time to talk is now. Bertha doesn't want to talk but Miranda stumbles on asking her if Bertha told Gonzalo that Bertha loved the same man that her mother loved? And thanks to Bertha's tricks Fern and the man separated and that Bertha did the same to Miranda and her sister? Miranda wants to know who the man was. Mirnada tries a few threats but they don't seem to go over well. Bertha doesn't answer any of Mirandas questions but tells her it is better to leave the dead alone.

Tomasa asks Gonzalo what will happen now that Fernanda is back. Gonzalo snaps and says Fernanda is only back as a Doctor for the girls. Tomasa asks him to get back with Fernanda and he snaps at that also. He says Florencia wants him to marry Bertha. She wants him to marry Fern. Is he a puppet to do whatever she or someone else says?! Miranda walks up as he finishes his tongue lashing to ask what happened with his conversation with Bertha. He snaps at her too saying Bertha is here to stay while Florencia is alive. She knows that so make sense of it!

Carola comes to visit Juan. She knows he wants to cross the border. He agrees that he does, things are going from bad to worse. Its the only way he knows how to help the family. She lets him know that if he leaves Raul will join the Samson gang. The gang is preparing a big attack and they are recruiting boys like Raul.

Miranda, Tomasa and Pamela talk about Gonzalo and Bertha. Maybe there is a secret between them? Tomasa lets them know that Flor asked her father to marry Bertha. Miranda tells them to go into town and she is going to change her clothes.

****A little more.

Gabriel the worker who tried to get Miranda’s attention earlier, talks to her at the stable. He tells her he has wanted to talk with her since Chocolate died. Miranda asks if Bertha had something to do with Chocolates death. He looks down and then she tells him not to worry that was all she wanted. Bertha walks up just as Miranda leaves. She calls Gabriel Gabino, and wants to know what Miranda told the hacienda staff. He tells her that Miranda is the only one to give orders. SO Bertha tells Gabriel/Gabino to call the staff again. Hmmmmmm!

Cesar and chat. Wait I thought Miranda was going riding thus she was at the stable. Well anyway, Cesar and Miranda chat. Cesar says for your tranquility I realize you don’t know anything. Miranda cuts him off telling him to spit it out. He tells her that San Llorente Inversions is on the brink of bankruptcy. Gonzalo is almost in the ruin. What he wants is for her to be careful so everything doesn’t turn into a scandal.

Carola and Juan pick up where they left off. Juan went to school with Sanson. Juan cant talk with Sanson because the guy hates him for not joining his gang. Juan decides to wait to talk with Raul, without his parents knowing. Juan thanks her and says he owes her one. Carola kisses Juan and tells him that he owes her nothing .

Fernanda , Tomasa, some other woman and Pamela have drinks in town. Fern tells the ladies how she felt like she could die when Flor gave her the cold shoulder, and when Renata tried to run her off. Pamela lets Fern know that Miranda wants to investigate who is la Doctora Fernandez. Fern is worried. She wants more time. She talks about Santiago who knows little about Fern. She says that she will talk to Santiago. He has to help her.

Bertha tells the staff that she has a big problem with Miranda and the problem affects everyone. The problem is that she asked Gonzalo to give everyone a raise but Miranda said no. The staff is upset. She tells them thank you for coming to talk with her. She appreciates them and she will continue to insist they get a raise. The staff says to them she is still the boss. After the staff leaves she tells Gabriel to not say a thing to Miranda. Gabriel reminds her that the staff is already the best paid of the area. How can she make fun of them by telling them that story? Bertha tells him he has been warned and slithers off.

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